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How books can open your mind
What happens when a dream you’ve held since childhood … doesn’t come true? As Lisa Bu adjusted to a new life in the United States, she turned to books to expand her mind and create a new path for herself. She shares her unique approach to reading in this lovely, personal talk about the magic of books.
Lisa Bu has…
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Are You Ready for the Next Supply Disruption?
To avoid catastrophic disruptions, companies must build the capabilities to anticipate, diagnose, detect, activate resources for, protect against, and track all manner of risks.
Supply disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic caught many companies off guard. To prepare for future “black swan”…
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How to design a library that makes kids want to read
When Michael Bierut was tapped to design a logo for public school libraries, he had no idea that he was embarking on a years-long passion project. In this often hilarious talk, he recalls his obsessive quest to bring energy, learning, art and graphics into these magical spaces where…
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A librarian’s case against overdue book fines
Libraries have the power to create a better world; they connect communities, promote literacy and spark lifelong learners. But there’s one thing that keeps people away: the fear of overdue book fines. In this thought-provoking talk, librarian Dawn Wacek makes the case that fines don’t actually do…
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Upgrading Culture for Growth and Transformation
To succeed with culture change, leaders must quickly link improved soft skills with real progress on tough challenges. In this webinar, you’ll learn practical steps to build lasting success.
Many leaders know that their organization’s culture is blocking opportunities from disruptive technologies —…
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The best way to help is often just to listen
A 24-hour helpline in the UK known as Samaritans helped Sophie Andrews become a survivor of abuse rather than a victim. Now she’s paying the favor back as the founder of The Silver Line, a helpline that supports lonely and isolated older people. In a powerful, personal talk, she shares why the simple…
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What Health Care Leaders Need to Know to Fight the Nursing Shortage: Nurses Speak
As a wave of burned-out nurses leaves the profession, a nursing shortage looms. In this video, learn what nurses and experts say about how leaders can improve working conditions and job satisfaction.
Nurses are burning out and leaving the profession, generating…
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A video game that helps us understand loneliness
Step into artist Cornelia Geppert’s visually stunning video game “Sea of Solitude,” which explores how battling the “monsters” of loneliness and self-doubt can help us better grapple with the complexity and struggles of mental health.
Cornelia Geppert creates innovative, visually original video…
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How to Make Data Monetization Everybody’s Business
Gaining meaningful financial returns on data assets requires new strategies that go beyond simply selling data sets.
Most leaders see their organization’s data as an important asset, but few have robust strategies for converting that asset into financial returns. In their new book, Data Is…
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You are not alone in your loneliness
Being open and vulnerable with your loneliness, sadness and fear can help you find comfort and feel less alone, says writer and artist Jonny Sun. In an honest talk filled with his signature illustrations, Sun shares how telling stories about feeling like an outsider helped him tap into an unexpected…
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